Franchise takes place in near future where new energy is discovered, leading to rapid technological development
The official X/Twitter account for Kotobukiya‘s Arcanadea bishōjo plastic model series revealed on Friday that the series is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will air on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The announcement did not reveal any other information.
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The plastic model series is also celebrating its third anniversary. necömi serves as the character designer for the franchise.
The “sci-fi x fantasy” franchise takes place in the near future, where the world experienced rapid technological development thanks to a new energy called “Arcana Particles” that was discovered by Eden Industries. The new technology includes the largest virtual space server called Eden. The VRMMO “ARCANADEA” is a game people can play within the Eden server, and features a fantasy world. After an explosion occurred at Eden Industries one night during the maintenance of Eden, the world changed, including abnormal weather, communication issues, strange disappearances, and people gaining increased physical abilities.
The franchise has inspired not just plastic models but also various other merchandise and a series of ASMR CDs. The franchise’s official website also publishes a four-panel manga.
The franchise has shipped more than 300,000 figures since its launch in December 2021.
Sources: Arcanadea franchise’s X/Twitter account, Anime Hack
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